Fuel prices giving bike shops a boost
Two wheels are becoming more popular than four.
Dunedin
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
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30-year employee there to see OceanaGold NYSE listing
When Quenton Johnston first started work at the Macraes gold mine almost 30 years ago, he thought it would be a great opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rugged mountains and have an adventurous...
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
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Trump thanked for boost in e-bike use
United States President Donald Trump could help Dunedin to achieve climate aspirations, a city councillor says.
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Mayor urges careful speech
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Mayor urges careful speech
Dunedin's mayor has again cautioned councillors to be careful about how they speak about city council staff.
Collector couple give important art collection to city
Collector couple give important art collection to city
A well-curated relationship between a gallery and two art collectors has resulted one of New Zealand’s most significant private collections of contemporary art being bestowed on Dunedin.
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
Generator noise blasts port as ship loads up
The large container ship Maersk Rio Bravo was parked up at Port Chalmers yesterday, filling its space with more exports and could be both seen and heard.
Eating more fibre ‘becoming sexy’
Eating more fibre ‘becoming sexy’
In a rare occurrence social media messaging and science are promoting the same message when it comes to fibre — eat more. Rebecca Fox talks to Associate Prof Andrew Reynolds about why and how...
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Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets
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Aim to uncover fish toxin secrets
Fish have long been known as a source of high-quality protein, essential omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals vital for heart and brain health.
Hooked on fishing
Hooked on fishing
Rugged up on a cool Easter Monday, Virgilio Almonte, of Dunedin, baits his hook at the Steamer Basin wharf. April opened with a run of clear, close to 20°C days. By Sunday, the clouds had rolled in...
Images from moon 'really amazing'
Images from moon 'really amazing'
For the past 50 years, Dr Ian Griffin has been waiting, ever so patiently, to turn his attention to ‘‘the dark side’’ once again.
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Reuse of needles up: report
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Reuse of needles up: report
The controversial axing of a trusted Dunedin needle-exchange service has led to a rise in needle reuse in the city’s drug community, a new report has found.
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Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights
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Air NZ makes further cuts, changes to southern flights
More cuts are set to hit flights in the South as rising fuel costs continue to affect the national carrier.
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
‘Do-it-yourself’ road safety markings ‘unsafe’
A ‘home-made’’ approach to road safety in one Mosgiel street is putting people at risk, a local representative says.
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Student’s surveying sheds lights on depths
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Student’s surveying sheds lights on depths
She could not have picked a better couple of days to get some grid work done.
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Candidates take aim at rates, rising costs
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Candidates take aim at rates, rising costs
Rates rises, cost of living and debt management are front of mind for Dunedin’s by-election candidates.
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Emissions fall; target likely missed
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Emissions fall; target likely missed
Advances in Dunedin’s waste management have helped the city cut total greenhouse gas emissions by 13% since 2019.
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Suspicions changes might be delayed
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Suspicions changes might be delayed
The timeline for local government changes has slipped, with predictions the reforms may differ considerably and regional councils will get a stay of execution until 2028.
Hoping to put all the eggs in one basket
Hoping to put all the eggs in one basket
Edendale sisters Sonya, 14, and Emily, 6, Versteynen were on the hunt for the secret golden Easter egg at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday.
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Businessman may face ban from running companies
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Businessman may face ban from running companies
A bankrupt Mosgiel businessman could be banned from running companies for up to a decade after facing three liquidations in the past four years.
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Bayne goes deep into ‘pain cave’ in 24hr ultramarathon
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Bayne goes deep into ‘pain cave’ in 24hr ultramarathon
Jogging for a very long time is how John Bayne describes what he just did.